Who Should I Start? Josh Jacobs or Bucky Irving

Friday, November 14, 5:49 PM

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been as automatic a fantasy start as it gets this season, and that remains the case as the Packers travel to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants in Week 11. Jacobs has scored in every game this season but one and has been a top-10 fantasy running back in five of the last six weeks. While Jacobs hasn't posted a 100-yard game this season and averages just 68 rushing yards per game, fantasy managers are still beaming at just how inevitable Jacobs has been when it comes to scoring and his involvement in the Packers' offense. With the offensive game plan flowing through Jacobs and the run game each week, he's been the one constant this season for the Packers' offense. Against the New York Giants, who are last in the NFL in defensive EPA per rush attempt, Jacobs is a no-brainer lock for fantasy lineups in Week 11.

Friday, November 14, 12:38 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Friday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will be out this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's a disappointment for Irving's fantasy managers, but the silver lining is that he was able to turn a corner this week and take part in three limited practices. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Week 4 due to a subluxation of his shoulder and a foot sprain, but if he can upgrade to a full practice at some point next week, he could be back for a Sunday Night Showdown in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. With Irving missing another week, both Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will have elevated roles in Tampa's backfield. White is on the RB2/3 borderline, while Tucker is more of an RB3/flex in fantasy football.